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§ 151.18 DEFINING BLOCK.
   In sidewalk construction, any one of the four sides of a town block shall, for the purpose of this subchapter, be considered a block.
(Prior Code, § 12.04.040) (Ord. 195, passed - -)
§ 151.19 SIDEWALKS INSTALLED ADJACENT TO CURBING.
   In a block where curbing has been installed, all sidewalks shall be installed adjacent thereto and in compliance with the requirements hereinafter specified.
(Prior Code, § 12.04.050) (Ord. 195, passed - -)
§ 151.20 CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS.
   All sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed of the materials and in the manner following.
   (A)   The foundation shall be the natural, undisturbed soil; except that, all vegetation shall be removed from the surface, tamped where necessary to ensure no further settling, or where filling is necessary, it shall consist of sand, gravel or cinder, well tamped. Every precaution shall be taken to prevent settling of any kind.
   (B)   All sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed of Class “A” concrete mix containing the following minimum quantities and proportions of materials: one sack of portland cement to not more than two and one-half cubic feet of fine aggregate and not more than three and one-half feet of coarse aggregate using not to exceed six and one-half gallons of water. Pit run gravel shall not be used. Care shall be taken in working it into place so that the finished slab will have no voids or scams. Proper expansion joints shall be provided to take up all movement due to expansion and contraction of the walk resulting from changes of temperature.
   (C)   All sidewalks shall be built to a minimum thickness of four inches and must be composed of a homogenous piur and not a finished coat. All sidewalks shall be given a broom finish.
   (D)   In a block where there is an existing sidewalk adjacent to the property line, new sidewalks shall be so constructed as to conform thereto insofar as possible without violating the express provisions of this subchapter.
   (E)   Only Class “A” concrete shall be used. Cement shall be fresh portland. Gravel shall be clean and shall consist of sharp sand with a properly graded gravel aggregate. No gravel having pebbles or stones over one and one-half inches in diameter shall be used. All dirt and foreign matter shall be removed from the gravel before use.
   (F)   All sidewalks must be built to line and grade as established and with side slope of one-eighth inch per foot in width of walk.
   (G)   Curb type sidewalks shall be four feet in width, and interior type sidewalks shall be five feet in width.
   (H)   In areas where it is desired to install curbing, same shall be of the same type and design, and made to the same standards and specifications as existing curbing, and under the supervision and control of the Town Engineer.
   (I)   All curbs shall be of roll type and shall be constructed of the same Class “A” concrete as required for sidewalks, and so as to comply with the line and grade as heretobefore established in the town.
(Prior Code, § 12.04.060) (Ord. 195, passed - -) Penalty, see § 151.99
§ 151.21 BOND REQUIRED.
   (A)   Any person, firm or corporation desiring to construct sidewalks or curbs within the town shall, before proceeding with such improvements, procure from the Town Council and file with the Town Clerk a suitable indemnity bond to be approved by the Town Council.
   (B)   All bonds furnished by contractors shall be written by an approved surety company and in the amount of not less than $1,000.
   (C)   Individual property owners who desire to install their own sidewalks or curbs shall, before proceeding with such improvements, furnish either a surety company hand; a personal bond signed by not less than two resident freeholders as sureties, with proper justification certificate attached, in the amount of $1,000, or in lieu thereof furnish a certified check made payable to the town for the sum of $1,000 to be deposited with the Town Clerk with like effect as a bond.
(Prior Code, § 12.04.070) (Ord. 195, passed - -)
§ 151.99 PENALTY.
   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
   (B)   Any person found guilty of violating any provision of § 151.01 of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. The town’s Police Department shall be the responsible agency for enforcing this section.
(Prior Code, § 12.06.030)
   (C)   The town may assess an administrative penalty in a sum up to $1,000 against any person or entity that violates any part of § 151.02 of this chapter. The Director of Public Works is empowered to set the penalty amount.
   (D)   Any person violating any of the provisions of §§ 151.15 through 151.21 of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not to exceed the sum of $100 or imprisoned in the town or county jail for a period of not exceeding 30 days, or both such fine and imprisonment, and any sidewalk or curb constructed contrary to the provisions of §§ 151.15 through 151.21 of this chapter shall be deemed a common nuisance and shall be subject to abatement of such and the expense of such abatement shall be charged to and become a lien upon the property adjoining such sidewalk or curb.
(Prior Code, § 12.04.080)
(Ord. 195, passed - -; Ord. 328, passed 6-8-2015)